1970 Mercury Comet vs. 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 963 kg more than 1970 Mercury Comet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercury Comet | 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
| Model | Comet | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 2233 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5059 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1903 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1901 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2881 mm |
